ShiitesHope CashioJesse RenshawPaije WelchRobby Fisher

History of Islam Emerged in the Arabian Peninsula Founded by Muhammad

He was troubled by people’s lack of morals and idol worshipping

As he meditated he heard a voice say “ Recite!” He replied “What shall I recite?” The voice chirped back, “Recite in the name of your God, the Creator, who created man from clots of blood.” It was the angel Gabriel the Messenger of God.

Split in Islam Split after the death of Muhammad

Who was assassinated in 661 A.D. His daughter (Fatimah Zahra) and son-in-law

argued that they were the true successors—this became the Shiite point of view.

The Sunni’s believed that a highest Muslim should be a leader not a religious authority.

Shia forms Muhammad’s son-in-law became the fourth

caliph. Caliph-successor to Muhammad or Religious

leader First caliph-Abu Bakr Fourth caliph-Ali

Who was assassinated in 661 A.D. later his son was assassinated as well.

The FIGHTING began After the death of Ali, there was constant

turmoil between the Sunnis and Shiities. They began to admire martyrdom as a way to

show their faith. Shiites died fighting the Sunni’s during their

quest to leadership This fighting still continues today

7 Pillars of Shiites Guardianship(Walayah)

Denotes love and devotion to God Prayer(Salah)

Wants to designate style and form of prayer Purity(Taharah)

The druze do not include this as a pillar Charity(Zakah)

Payment of 1/8 of one’s unspent money at the end of the year Fasting(Sawm)

To fast is one’s obligation to avoid devilish acts Pilgrimage

Visiting the imam or his representative Greatest and most spiritual of all pilgrimages

Struggle(Jihad) Confrontation with the enemies of faith

Interesting Facts Second largest denomination of Islam following Sunni Shia faith is vast and inclusive of many different groups First Shia government and societies were established by the

end of the 3rd century Divided into 3 groups:

Twelver Form majority of population in Iran, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and

Iraq Ismaili Zaidi